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Palmdale, CA → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Virginia Beach

About 2,770 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,050–$13,460, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 2,770 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,050–$13,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,770 miles (2,347 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Palmdale

Virginia Beach sits about 2,770 miles east of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,050 to $13,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Virginia Beach.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,878 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,770 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,620 $4,410 $5,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,430 $6,620 $8,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,050 $11,030 $13,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,480 $17,650 $21,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,910 $24,270 $29,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,900–$5,500

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,490–$5,140

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,050–$13,460

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3956591
MC
1474260
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
746806
MC
268822
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4548721
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT
34380
MC
133696
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,620 to $5,380 for a studio, $5,430 to $8,080 for a one-bedroom, $9,050 to $13,460 for a two-bedroom, $14,480 to $21,540 for a three-bedroom and $19,910 to $29,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Palmdale?

About 2,770 road miles (2,347 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Virginia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palmdale to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,900 to $5,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,490 to $5,140. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Palmdale–Virginia Beach corridor.